Resistance management strategies should be implemented beginning with the very first application of a new herbicide. A key factor is plugging in the right modes of action at the right time. These 2 videos give a quick and sturdy overview on best approaches and practices.

Palmer pigweed/amaranth seedlings can look an awful lot like other plant species, particularly waterhemp and other types of pigweed. But because of the aggressive nature of Palmer, the last thing you want is to misidentify it when it’s still small enough to easily and cheaply kill. Here’s a quick 5-point process for determining whether Palmer is ready to pounce.

“Some farmers outside of the South still seem a bit too relaxed in their approach to Palmer pigweed control. That could be an expensive oversight. This threat isn’t going to be easily overcome — like we did with marestail, ragweed, and many other weed-resistance problems.”

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